Scarab 29[ATTACH=CONFIG]502038[/ATTACH]

Swim ladder has been off for atleast 8 years totaling 130 hours over the 8 years. My concern is about water getting in the unsealed holes. Seller says that it is not soaked as it rides high out of the water and he keeps it on the trailer not in the water. I assume sitting on swim deck puts these holes very close to the waters surface while not under power.


Would a surveyor be able to investigate this or is it a hard area to examine?

Water is getting in those holes every time the boat is used. Everything under the swim platform gets wet when the boat is on plane.

Thx I didn't even think about all the wash out and spray during operation. I was just thinking of the deck being weighted down by people and water splashing up while anchored or floating. Its a shame to see a simple fix ignored for so long. 3M 6200 and some hole plugs would have sealed these holes.

A moisture meter would be key here.

You should also be able to take a small plastic hammer and tap as you move across the underside of the platform, and the transom. You will hear a difference in the "thud' sound as you move across IF you have a wet area. This method would be akin when you are tapping with your knuckle on drywall in your house trying to find a stud to hang a picture.

I'm not sure, but is there any wood in the molded swim platform? The ones I have seen removed are all glass.